Father's Day

With Father's day just around the corner, I thought I'd dig out some masculine cards that you may take inspiration from for Father's Day:)

I just cut pieces by hand for this, sponged the edges of the pieces and used matching brads as collar studs and white gel pen to make faux stitching for pocket. I think the striped DSP is just right for this project. Windsor Knot Pg 135 of current catalogue is perfect.

Totally Tools pg 57 current catalogue was used here along with DSP.

This was a swap I received from convention by Jenny Humphries (Palmerston North). She has used DSP from ther Chocolate Chip range pg 135. Jenny has punched the holes at the bottom right but equally you could push through Vintage Brads pg 149.

Another convention swap, by Pauline Aynsley, Nelson.

Don't you just love the Spiral Punch? pg 152. The stamp set Greetings Eight pg57 and cute & curly pg 153

More pics

My design.

Brayer technque

Sponging using SU Top Note cut out as mask.

Bead Making Class

More pics from another recent class where we made beads from DSP and put them onto cards.

Inspired by Michelle Cox, Queensland

Adapted from idea by Kristine McNickle

My Tin Decorating class

Here are some pics from a recent class where we learned how to alter a tin and make several cards to go inside. The decorated tin makes a great gift with or without the added cards:)

Not my design. Several people have posted this pattern on the Internet.

Original design concept by Hannah Plews ( my downline) adapted by ueme.

My design. Distressed edges and sponging add to "vintage' look.

Original design taken from class by Jacque Pedersen. Adapted to new Cottage Wall DSP

Quilt pattern not  my original idea but many people have posted instructions for this on the internet.

Jacque's Team Training Day

Hope you have all had look at the July Special offers as they are a great deal. (Just click on "Current Specials" on the left side of my blog to view).

Anyway I have been real busy lately with 2 , day-long training sessions, convention and lots of classes so thought it about time I posted some samples;

We learned some amazing techniques including "sponging" with the fantastic Paula Dobson . "applause please".

I passed this technique on to customers who came to my sponging class.